Cliff Asness's MO Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 5.3M shares of Altria Group, Inc. (MO) worth $346.37 M, representing 0.22% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2012-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 52 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Cliff Asness has maintained a long-term strategic position in MO, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2019, adding 2.0M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2019, reducing 3.6M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's Altria Group (MO) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Altria Group (MO) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2012 | +1.78 M | Add 0.00% | 1.78 M | $31.42 |
| Q2 2013 | +1.6 M | Add 0.00% | 1.6 M | $34.99 |
| Q3 2013 | -36,384 | Reduce 2.28% | 1.56 M | $34.35 |
| Q4 2013 | +45,700 | Add 2.93% | 1.61 M | $38.39 |
| Q1 2014 | -674,241 | Reduce 41.99% | 931,358 | $37.43 |
| Q2 2014 | -15,464 | Reduce 1.66% | 915,894 | $41.94 |
| Q3 2014 | +773,267 | Add 84.43% | 1.69 M | $45.94 |
| Q4 2014 | +420,388 | Add 24.89% | 2.11 M | $49.27 |
| Q1 2015 | -125,504 | Reduce 5.95% | 1.98 M | $50.02 |
| Q2 2015 | +1.24 M | Add 62.74% | 3.23 M | $48.91 |
| Q3 2015 | +192,828 | Add 5.97% | 3.42 M | $54.40 |
| Q4 2015 | -9,154 | Reduce 0.27% | 3.41 M | $58.21 |
| Q1 2016 | +28,180 | Add 0.83% | 3.44 M | $62.66 |
| Q2 2016 | +163,790 | Add 4.76% | 3.6 M | $68.96 |
| Q3 2016 | -197,255 | Reduce 5.47% | 3.41 M | $63.23 |
| Q4 2016 | -647,909 | Reduce 19.02% | 2.76 M | $67.62 |
| Q1 2017 | -340,919 | Reduce 12.36% | 2.42 M | $71.42 |
| Q2 2017 | +140,513 | Add 5.81% | 2.56 M | $74.47 |
| Q3 2017 | -126,700 | Reduce 4.95% | 2.43 M | $63.42 |
| Q4 2017 | +97,641 | Add 4.01% | 2.53 M | $71.41 |
| Q1 2018 | -1.16 M | Reduce 45.87% | 1.37 M | $62.32 |
| Q2 2018 | -272,932 | Reduce 19.93% | 1.1 M | $56.79 |
| Q3 2018 | -73,571 | Reduce 6.71% | 1.02 M | $60.31 |
| Q4 2018 | -3,026 | Reduce 0.30% | 1.02 M | $49.39 |
| Q1 2019 | +1.7 M | Add 166.43% | 2.72 M | $56.89 |
| Q2 2019 | +2.01 M | Add 73.97% | 4.73 M | $47.35 |
| Q3 2019 | +374,262 | Add 7.92% | 5.1 M | $40.59 |
| Q4 2019 | -3.56 M | Reduce 69.78% | 1.54 M | $49.82 |
| Q1 2020 | -323,214 | Reduce 20.97% | 1.22 M | $38.67 |
| Q2 2020 | +1.61 M | Add 132.35% | 2.83 M | $39.02 |
| Q3 2020 | -318,173 | Reduce 11.24% | 2.51 M | $38.64 |
| Q4 2020 | -1.35 M | Reduce 53.84% | 1.16 M | $40.56 |
| Q1 2021 | -60,651 | Reduce 5.23% | 1.1 M | $50.98 |
| Q2 2021 | +611,367 | Add 55.61% | 1.71 M | $47.08 |
| Q3 2021 | -496,844 | Reduce 29.04% | 1.21 M | $45.52 |
| Q4 2021 | -430,934 | Reduce 35.50% | 782,908 | $47.26 |
| Q1 2022 | +316,226 | Add 40.39% | 1.1 M | $52.12 |
| Q2 2022 | +318,268 | Add 28.96% | 1.42 M | $41.64 |
| Q3 2022 | +32,216 | Add 2.27% | 1.45 M | $40.38 |
| Q4 2022 | +1.02 M | Add 70.11% | 2.47 M | $45.71 |
| Q1 2023 | +353,401 | Add 14.33% | 2.82 M | $44.58 |
| Q2 2023 | +237,940 | Add 8.44% | 3.06 M | $45.15 |
| Q3 2023 | +1.65 M | Add 54.08% | 4.71 M | $42.05 |
| Q4 2023 | +636,776 | Add 13.52% | 5.35 M | $40.18 |
| Q1 2024 | -156,708 | Reduce 2.93% | 5.19 M | $43.62 |
| Q2 2024 | +1.3 M | Add 25.04% | 6.49 M | $45.46 |
| Q3 2024 | -878,110 | Reduce 13.53% | 5.61 M | $50.78 |
| Q4 2024 | +250,494 | Add 4.46% | 5.86 M | $52.10 |
| Q1 2025 | -332,648 | Reduce 5.67% | 5.53 M | $59.47 |
| Q2 2025 | -886,363 | Reduce 16.03% | 4.64 M | $58.45 |
| Q3 2025 | +629,031 | Add 13.55% | 5.27 M | $65.69 |
Cliff Asness's Altria Group Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased Altria Group, Inc. (MO) in Q4 2012, acquiring 1,777,254 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Cliff Asness has held Altria Group, Inc. (MO) for 52 quarters since Q4 2012. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Cliff Asness's largest addition to Altria Group, Inc. (MO) was in Q2 2019, adding 4,727,202 shares worth $223.83 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Cliff Asness's firm, Aqr Capital Management LLC, owns 5,272,845 shares of Altria Group, Inc. (MO), valued at approximately $346.37 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Altria Group, Inc. (MO) represents approximately 0.22% of Cliff Asness's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Cliff Asness's peak holding in Altria Group, Inc. (MO) was 6,490,441 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2024. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.